Chapter 36: Pongclod

Chapter 36: Pongclod

The star cruiser was traveling through the sea of stars.

Bai Heng sent a message to Ruan Mei using the ship's communication device.

"The business trip is over and I'm on my way back."

It was about ten seconds later.

Ruan Mei replied:

"Well done. Do you need me to come for a physical examination? My dear assistant."

"Cat cake with heart, jpg."

She also attached a photo.

In the picture, Ruan Mei was sitting on a snow-white hotel bed, wearing a thin white bathrobe. Her fair jade-like legs were gently crossed. Her long hair was damp, as if she had just finished taking a bath.

Behind her was a one-way transparent floor-to-ceiling window. The night view outside the window revealed a corner of the prosperous city.

All kinds of light pollution, the forest of glass buildings, large data display screens, holographic projections of celebrities, chaotic streets, and the red lights of drone swarms filled the night sky, connecting into lines.

The entire city shrouded in neon lights seemed to be in an ecological state that was chaotic yet orderly.

The feeling this city gave Bai Heng.

It was as if it was what his home planet Earth would look like after another hundred years of development.

He continued to send a message to Ruan Mei.

Bai Heng: "Where is this? Ah Ruan."

Ruan Mei: "Pongclod, a planet famous for information life and hacking technology. I'm here to attend an academic event. The event starts the day after tomorrow. If you have time, you can attend as my assistant, dear."

Pongclod?

After seeing this name, Bai Heng searched for information about this planet on the ship's computer.

The data showed that this was a planet with highly developed information technology and data networks, and it was also a planet full of light pollution. The top hackers in the entire universe came from here.

Whether in the advanced office buildings under the city's neon lights or in the dark basements at the bottom of society, this planet has produced geniuses in the field of hacking.

Once, a super hacker from Pongclod had a data attack and defense battle with Rosygloom of the "Genius Club".

Even though the hacker's invasion ended in failure, in Rosygloom's view, he didn't consider it a victory either.

And the real identity of that hacker was now a member of the notorious Star Core Hunters, with the code name "Silver Wolf".

Her existence was worshipped by countless hackers in the entire Pongclod and could even be called the invisible emperor of Pongclod.

"Xiao Si, locate our distance to Pongclod."

Bai Heng crossed his legs in the most comfortable position, sipping the freshly brewed coffee, and asked:

"OK, Brother Bai." The red-haired young man's fingers, wearing various kinds of street-market rings, moved on the control interface in front of him.

After a while, the distance between the location of the star cruiser, the Xianzhou, and Pongclod was displayed.

"Brother Bai, there are several planets named Pongclod. Which one are you asking about?" Xiao Si turned and asked:

"The Hacker Star."

Hearing Bai Heng's answer, Xiao Si located again and then shouted behind him:

"Brother Bai, that planet is very close to us. If I go at full speed, it will only take half a day. The fuel of this star cruiser is enough for us to travel for five days. It's enough for a trip."

Xiao Si was actually very smart. After hearing Bai Heng ask about this planet, he knew that he intended to go there.

"Stand by for now." Bai Heng's finger landed on the ship's communication device and continued to send a message to Ruan Mei.

Bai Heng: "Won't my sudden visit disrupt your schedule?"

This time, Bai Heng sent the message after a relatively long interval.

But Ruan Mei still replied immediately, seemingly waiting all along.

Ruan Mei: "No."

"Of course, if you are not willing to attend this event but are interested in this planet Pongclod. I can also push off this event and accompany you to explore this planet."

Looking at the several messages sent by Ruan Mei, Bai Heng had an indescribable feeling in his heart.

He replied:

"I'm changing the course now. It will only take 12 interstellar hours to reach Pongclod."

Ruan Mei: "It should be noon here when you arrive. Do you need me to pick you up at the star port?"

Bai Heng: "No. You have an important event to attend tomorrow. Just tell me the hotel location and I'll come to you."

Ruan Mei: "OK."

His finger left the ship's communication device.

Bai Heng said to Xiao Si:

"Change the work schedule."

"Change the destination of the route to - Pongclod."